The Three Marys at the Tomb (Fragment) 1311

This fragment, "The Three Marys at the Tomb," is a poignant example of the work of the Italian painter Duccio di Buoninsegna, created around 1311. The scene depicts Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome, the three women who visited the tomb of Jesus after his crucifixion. Their sorrowful expressions and the draped folds of their garments capture the emotional weight of the moment. Duccio's use of vibrant colors, intricate details, and expressive faces gives the scene a sense of realism and emotional depth, characteristic of the Sienese School of painting.